Federal and State Budgets - Basic Information for NC Nonprofits
The Center has prepared this fact sheet on the basics of the federal and state budget processes and why they matter for nonprofits.
New options for electronic voting for boards and remote membership meetings
Last updated: September 22, 2021
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
On September 20, Governor Roy Cooper signed a new law that modernizes the NC Nonprofit Corporation Act in two important ways:
Call with Confidence: Ten Tips for Talking with Policy Makers
Lisa Hazirjian, Ph.D., Win Together Consulting
I have a confession to make: I get a little nervous whenever I call a policy maker. OK, more than a little. We’re talking heart racing as I dial, grabbing a sip of water for my dry mouth as I wait for someone to pick up the phone. Yet despite that, when there’s a public policy question on which I want to be heard, I call my elected officials because I’ve seen firsthand what a difference phone calls from constituents can make.
Status Update on 11 State Legislative Proposals Affecting Nonprofits
Last updated: July 15, 2021
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
Over the past six months, the Center's weekly policy updates have mentioned a variety of state bills that could affect the operations of nonprofits. We know that many nonprofits are interested in some or all of these bills, so here is a quick update on the status of legislation affecting nonprofits.
A Halftime Report on NC Nonprofit Legislation in 2021
Last updated: May 26, 2021
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
NC Senate Bills - April 2021
Dozens of bills filed in the NC Senate in the days leading up to the April 7 bill filing deadline could affect the work of charitable nonprofits. The Center has provided highlights of the bills intended to help nonprofits in its weekly policy update email. Here is a summary of some of the other bills that could affect some nonprofits' operations.
American Rescue Plan Provides Relief to Nonprofits
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan) into law. Because of the widespread and persistent advocacy of nonprofits (thank you!), it includes many important provisions that directly affect nonprofits and the communities they serve. Here are a few highlights.
Writing Effective Notes to Your Elected Officials
Lisa Hazirjian, Ph.D., Win Together Consulting
What Does the 2020 Election Mean for Nonprofits?
Last updated: November 23, 2020
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy
With the results of the 2020 election dominating news coverage and social media, you may be wondering what the election results mean for North Carolina nonprofits. To help answer your questions, here is an initial analysis of the nonprofit implications of the election results.
COVID-19 Has Created Major Challenges for North Carolina Nonprofits
Last updated: October 7, 2020
David Heinen, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy